First Year Experience works to create and deliver programs and initiatives designed to help students make the most of their first year and beyond at FGCU. We're here to help you navigate the exciting journey, from academic support to social activities and everything in between, we've got you covered. Lets make your college experience unforgettable!
Learn More About Our Programs
Learn more about our First Year Experience Courses
Are you a first-year student who wants to meet new people? Learn your way around campus? Get good grades? Consider enrolling in a 1-3 credit elective course designed for new students to get off to a great start at FGCU.
Staff Directory
| Name | Department | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ney Arias | Senior Director, First Year Experience & Retention Programs | narias@fgcu.edu | 239-590-7111 |
| Christina Kreiger | Director, Retention & Engagement Programs | ckreiger@fgcu.edu | 239-590-7110 |
| Tabitha Dawes | Director, Eagle View Orientation | tdawes@fgcu.edu | 239-590-7744 |
| Megan Newman | Administrative Assistant, First Year Experience | manewman@fgcu.edu | 239-745-4039 |
| Maggie Hohne | Coordinator II, First Year Experience | mhohne@fgcu.edu | 239-590-7049 |
| Niesha Radovanic | Coordinator, First Year Experience | nradovanic@fgcu.edu | 239-745-4590 |
| Autumn Bradley | Coordinator, First Year Experience | abradley@fgcu.edu | 239-745-4637 |
| Mason Werksman | Coordinator, First Year Experience | mwerksman@fgcu.edu | 239-745-4026 |
